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The U.S. once championed international election observation. Now, the Trump administration is turning observers away from the 2026 midterms. Steady State member and former U.S. Ambassador Bruce Berton examines what this retreat means for democratic accountability.
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America’s Elections: Trust Us, Don’t Verify
By turning away international observers, the Trump administration abandons a democratic commitment the United States once championed.